Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite
courses.

Course Description

An introductory course for students who are interested in any area of human services
and who
wish to increase their knowledge of substance abuse (alcohol and other drugs) in society.
Covers the history of alcohol and other drug abuse, its impact on the community and
the community’s responses. Includes cultural factors of use and abuse of chemical
prevention strategies and individual/society intervention. Also covers theories of
substance abuse and identification of signs and symptomatology, as well as treatment
resources and myths of use.